An HMO kitchen refit designs and installs a shared kitchen with enough sinks, cookers, worktop, storage and fridge space for everyone in the house. For a house in Maidstone we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately.
- Area
- Kent, England
- Postcodes
- ME14, ME15 and ME16
- Location
- 32 miles south-east of London
- Pricing region
- South East
What do communal kitchen refits in Maidstone involve?
- Extraction to outside
- Durable worktops and flooring
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
Which rules apply in Maidstone?
Communal kitchen refits in Maidstone must satisfy national law for England, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
- BS 7671, the wiring standard, calls for arc fault detection devices in HMOs on new socket circuits, such as rewires and consumer unit changes.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in Maidstone?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,950 – £20,150 | kitchen |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £900 – £2,250 | house |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for South East, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Maidstone follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Allow 1–2 weeks on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.
When do Maidstone landlords need it?
Landlords in Maidstone most often ask us for this when:
- Tired kitchens that are putting tenants off
- More sharers than the current kitchen can serve
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Maidstone
How long does a kitchen refit take?
Usually one to two weeks, longer if walls move or the kitchen relocates.
Do you cover all of Maidstone?
Yes. We work across Maidstone and the ME14, ME15 and ME16 postcode areas, plus the rest of Kent. Nearby places we also cover include Chatham, Rochester, Gillingham.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Maidstone?
With the local council for the address. Councils in England can add additional licensing and Article 4 directions on top of the national rules. Check the council’s website for the exact address before you buy or start work.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in Maidstone?
Our guide ranges for South East are in the table on this page, and the guide-price tool gives a figure for your house. A fixed written quote follows a free site visit.
Communal kitchen refits near Maidstone
- Chatham · 8 mi
- Rochester · 8 mi
- Gillingham · 9 mi
- Strood · 9 mi
- Sittingbourne · 11 mi
- Tonbridge · 12 mi
- All of Kent
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